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G2 SMJ

1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto

Blue Petrol 3960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,021 mi
Last recorded104,021 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto98,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 SMJ
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee Sport Auto
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2012 104,021 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 96,470 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 May 2011 96,173 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Transmission fluid leak from cooler pipes

Pass 28 May 2010 92,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak

n/s and o/s front floor corroded

Fail 28 May 2010 92,303 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coolant leak

n/s and o/s front floor corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 89,551 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 87,467 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 26 May 2007 85,328 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 82,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto?

Based on 5,114 MOT tests across 573 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
3,966
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
573
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 329
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 149
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 119
Stop lamp not working 116
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G2 SMJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto in Blue with a 3,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 98,445 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 329 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G2 SMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G2 SMJ is a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport Auto, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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